THORChain exploit tied to malicious node and GG20 flaw

CoinTelegraph4h agoUpdated 3h ago
THORChain exploit tied to malicious node and GG20 flaw
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A malicious node operator exploited a GG20 vulnerability in THORChain's threshold signature system, draining $10.7 million from a vault by reconstructing a full private key. Automatic solvency checks halted trading within minutes, limiting damage. THORChain's governance proposal ADR-028 seeks community approval for recovery using protocol-owned liquidity without selling RUNE tokens. The incident reflects rising DeFi security concerns affecting market confidence.

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